Andy Burnham signals he may lift ban on alcohol in football stands | Soccer
By: Pippa Crerar and Tom Garry | Published: 2026-09-23 21:00:00 | Source: www.theguardian.com
Andy Burnham has signalled he may lift the ban on drinking alcohol in the stands at football matches, suggesting it is “unfair” for fans to be singled out when it is permitted for other sports.
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The prime minister, a committed Everton fan who still attends matches, said there was a case for trialling an end to the ban to bring football in line with rugby and cricket.
The move was welcomed by…
